"In general, if you ease off the brake and you turn into the skid you'll find that you can maintain control," Murphy said.

If you're skidding out of control, focus your attention in the direction you want to go.

"The worst thing you can do is just look all over the place. That is just going to disorient you. It's much more productive if you try to focus on the area where you want to continue driving," Murphy said.

And if you absolutely have to drive in wintry weather, proper timing is key.

"Wait for the plows to do their job, to do their sanding, to do their plowing, to do their salts," Murphy said.